Deaths in Longford - Monday, October 6, 2025

Florrie Geelan (née Vaughan), Newtownforbes, Longford

The  death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff of Padre Pio ward in St Joseph’s Care Centre after an illness bravely borne on Saturday, October 4, 2025 of Florrie Geelan (nee Vaughan), 10 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Longford and formerly of 26 Dublin Street, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents, her twin sister Toni, sister Mary and by her infant brother Joseph. Florrie will be lovingly missed by her family, sons Ken, Ray and Gavin, daughter-in-law Tara, grandson Kian, sister Ann Comiskey (Longford), Helen (Dublin) and brother Frankie (Kildare), sister-in-law Bernie, brother-in-law Arthur, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, October 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, October 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please donations if desired to St. Joseph’s Care Centre, patient comfort fund, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Bridget Lennon (née McNern), Bruckless, Donegal / Longford

The death occurred peacefully with her family by her side of Bridget (Breege) Lennon (Nee McNern), Winchmore Hill, London and formerly “Church View”, Bruckless, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by her parents Joe & Maggie McNern. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark & Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine & Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea & Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret & Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda & wide circle of friends in Ireland & London. “May Breege’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”.Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at 11.30am in St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St. Monica’s Webcam HERE. Mass in Bruckless on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm.

Tommy Noel Donlon, Farnagh Hill, Ballymakeegan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 2, 2025 of Tommy Noel Donlon, Farnagh Hill, Ballymakeegan, Longford town. 

Pre-deceased by his parents William and Margaret, sisters Mary and Marguerite and by his beloved wife Hermione. Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, son Fergal, daughter-in-law Martina, sisters Colette (Dublin) and Antoinette Enright (Birr), grandchildren Matthew, Christopher and Darren, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, October 5 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, October 6 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Moydow cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com House private please.

Joseph (Joe) Donlon, Moher, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred in the loving care of the Palliative Care Team, Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 2, 2025 of Joseph (Joe) Donlon, Moher, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by his loving wife Esther and baby son Edward. Joe will be sadly missed by his nine sons, two daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Joe Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (Eircode N39 E761) on Sunday, October 5 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 6 in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague, at 12 noon followed by burial in Clonturkert Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House Private Please. Family Flowers Only, donation if desired to Palliative Care Team, Mullingar.

Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in London on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town.  

Predeceased by his parents, Mel and Evelyn, his sister Anne and brother, Brendan. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary, Helen, Imelda, Therese and Paula, his brothers Mel and Donal, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his lifelong friend Helena and family and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Morrelle Moran (née Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully the morning of Sunday, August 31, 2025 of Morrelle Moran (nee Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford.

Her devotion to family, friends, faith and an appreciation for life touched and inspired so many. Morrelle, one of five siblings, was born in Kenagh, Longford County, Ireland. After attending the Kenagh National School, she was awarded an academic scholarship by the County Council to attend Ballymahon National School from ages 14 to 19. Morrelle always desired to be a teacher and, after graduating high school, applied to become a certified teacher at Carysfort Teacher Training College outside of Dublin. With enrollment full for that intake year, she instead headed to Galway University to study Medicine but was soon drawn back to her passion for teaching. She learned that the school in the nearby village of Moydow, four miles from her home in Kenagh, was looking for a Junior Assistant Mistress (JAM). Morrelle traveled that route by bicycle in rainy Ireland for several years before she proudly purchased a car in her early 20s, on a teacher’s salary, in late 1950’s Ireland - no small feat at the time.

Morrelle loved sharing and teaching music with the children of Moydow for eight years, from playing the harmonium at mass to instructing children to sing Latin hymns. At the same time, she enjoyed her early adult years by attending local dances on weekends, which was where she initially met her compatriot and eventual husband (Liam Moran) - only to reacquaint herself with him in California some years later.

Unbeknownst to Morrelle, Carysfort College had been reaching out to her for several years by letters that were discarded by the local Canon so as not to lose JAM Killian to the two-year training program. When she ultimately enrolled at Carysfort after so many years of practical experience, she found the curriculum of little value. So, in her spare time, she prepared paperwork to emigrate to the United States, after visiting a sister already living in California.

At age 27 and with her close sister Eileen, Morrelle embarked on a transatlantic ship from Cork to New York before flying to California. She quickly found employment as a long-distance phone operator before identifying another teaching opportunity at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, CA, where she taught 3rd and 5th grades for eight years from 1962-1970.

In California, Morrelle reconnected with Liam, who served years as a radio officer in the Merchant Marines before entering the nursery business in the Bay Area, and they were married in 1966. And so, beginning in 1970, Morrelle shifted her dedication from countless grateful students in both Ireland and the U.S. to the family and friends who treasured her. In the intervening years, she raised three sons, supported her husband and his business, traveled the world, studied a lot of French and a little of Japanese, stayed active through golf, bridge and bonding with her Pete’s Pals, hosted countless guests, and took innumerable pictures of places, occasions and people she loved along the way.

Morrelle is preceded in death by her loving husband, Liam, and is survived by her sons Eamon (Ashley) of Wilton, CT, Darrell of Sertaozinho, Brazil, and Kevin (Alejandra) of Alexandria, VA; and grandchildren Meredith, Katherine, Fiona, Blair, Brooke and Mateo. She is also survived by her loving nieces Dara Galligan of County Wicklow, Ireland, and Grania FitzGerald of London, England, and nephew David Powell of San Clemente, CA.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass and subsequent reception on October 19 at 10am at St Bartholomew Church in San Mateo, CA. A private interment will follow at St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, welcome donations may be made in Morrelle’s name to Mission Hospice & Home Care of San Mateo, CA.

Marion O’Neill (née Corcoran), Castlepollard, Westmeath / Meath

The death occurred suddenly in Spain on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Marion O’Neill (née Corcoran), Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Kilskyre, Co Meath.

Beloved wife of Martin, cherished mother of Aaron, Janine, Stephen, Terry, Tara and Dyna, and adored grandmother of eleven grandchildren, she will be deeply missed by her adoring family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Marion Rest in Peace.

Marion will be reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Thursday, October 9 from 4pm to 7pm, followed by private return to her home in Castlepollard. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Friday, October 10 for 12 noon Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Collinstown. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast LIVE HERE. 

In memory of the joy and colour Marion brought to every life she touched, the family warmly welcomes colourful flowers and bright clothing. As per Marion’s wishes, please no lilies. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.